Outrage as Swiss move to segregate asylum-seekers

Human rights groups criticised several Swiss towns in August 2013 for their plan to keep asylum-seekers away from public places such as swimming pools, playing fields and libraries.

In June 2013, the country voted in favour of tightening the asylum law.

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BBC News, 08.08.13: Oprah Winfrey 'was victim of racism' in Switzerland http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-23626340

Spiegel Online International, 08.08.13: Segregated: Swiss Towns Ban Asylum Seekers from Certain Zones http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/bremgarten-introduces-exclusion-zones-for-asylum-seekers-a-915587.html

ESO: Background information: Minister pushes for more and fair asylum reforms http://www.europeansources.info/record/minister-pushes-for-more-and-fair-asylum-reforms/

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